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Thought i would share my experience with this forwarding company im using/was using, Shipito.com. Im fairly satisfied by their service but a bit irritated by their methods
PRO 1. Really well thought out process/basic service integrated into their website -Pictures of any incoming parcels will always be provided -45 days warehouse free -Customer support on a very personal level -Many choices of delivery options (cheap Shipito airmail, USPS, DHL, freight etc)
2. A lot of extra services provided -Consolidation. Repackaging, stripping of product packaging -Assisted purchases (even in HK, China, Japan) -Many warehouses, even in europe, HK, china, Japan -Will verify products in parcels (if receiving from questionable ebay sellers) by taking pictures
CON 1. High requirements on all members (to reduce fraud risks) -Limited spending monthly for members from certain high risk countries (includes Malaysia) -Certain countries are disallowed from using credit card (includes Malaysia) and only allowed Paypal and Telegraphic transfer -Can counteract spending limit by doing telegraphic transfer -Need to verify certain number of points by providing proof, IC, driving license, utilities bill, USPS Form 2. Relatively high costs. -USD50 for virtual mailbox account (that allows consolidation) -Each mail out costs USD8 -Extras service requires extra topup money (which is acceptable really)
I had 6 purchases from 6 separate sellers. Given that possibly a flat package USPS delivery will average minimum USD30~. I would have to pay at least USD180~ for all of them if i mailed straight to MY with USPS and wouldve required 2 weeks waiting time. In the end Shipito received all my purchases and consolidated everything and sent that one parcel by DHL for USD150~ and it only required 4 days waiting time. However i had one hell of a time sending money by Telegraphic transfer, because the sender name that came to them wasnt my name, it was the Bank Of America, well lesson learnt.
SUMMARY Recommended if youre expecting to buy a lot of things from many various places and you want to reduce costs by consolidating. I wish i found them when i was on an ebay music instrument binge a few years ago.
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